THEATRE

Mortal Sin

Benjamin Reilly

Venue

Gilded Balloon Teviot

Dates

5–30 Aug 2026

Time

12:20pm · 60min

Price

from £11

JFK'S been shot and Colm and Peggy want a day off school. Sure, they got one when the Pope died? Follow two best friends as they stage a protest to honour the slain U.S president. A bold, heartfelt and hilarious exploration of growing up different in an Ireland where the church controls everything from the classroom to confession. Mortal Sin is ultimately a celebration of friendship; a small but defiant stand against the shame that shaped a generation. Colm and Peggy stick it to the man... well, Sister Assumpta anyway! ****1/2 (TheReviewsHub.com). **** (TheArtsReview.com).